AIKYA helps to promote the welfare and interests of children with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome and specific learning disabilities. To improve the support these children receive, AIKYA provides a wide range of materials for teachers, parents and others who work with children with special needs. We hope this blog will be a valuable resource for parents, schools, teachers, and professionals.
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Autism Workshop at NEYAM - AIKYA's 2nd Special School
A workshop on Autism was conducted at the NEYAM centre located at St. Thomas Mount. Ms. Parvathy Viswanath, a doctor, and occupational therapist spoke with the parents of children with Autism.
Ms. Parvathy said that instead of going for costly toys such as lego, we can use Bengal Gram or Chenna that is at home. In the same way, instead of using clay, we can always use wheat flour and ask the kids to make a dough.
Simple things used to build Shapes |
She also said that there are lot of people with Autism who have extraordinary skills in one field such as singing or drawing. But, we cannot expect all children with Autism to have such great skills. We need to be practical and accept few limitations.
For more event photos, click here.
For more event photos, click here.
Parents speaking with the Doctor |
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Autism,
Autism Awareness Day,
Autism Workshop
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Autism Awareness Day - April 2nd 2013
The Autism Awareness Day organized by Ms. Parvathy Viswanath, Founder of AIKYA Foundation and the Lions clubs, went on well at Valiammal Matriculation School in Annanagr. Director Vasanth was the Special Guest. DG Ln S.P. Baskaran inaugurated, VDG Ln Venkatraman released the Autism booklet. The children had made beautiful placards about Autism. They also wore blue ribbon bows in their hands to remeber Autism. And the children formed a beautiful human chain in the road which attracted the attention of public.
Parvathy Viswanath with Director Vasanth and his daughter |
Human Chain by Kids |
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AIKYA,
Autism Awareness Day,
Human Chain,
Parvathy Viswanath,
Valiammal Matriculation School
AIKYA Founder Wins International Award
Lion. Parvathy Viswanath, founder of AIKYA, has
won an international award for "Community Leadership" from Canada. She was
unanimously selected for the award, which she received in person. Congrats ma'm.
The award is a recognition for all people in India who work for special
children.
On World Autism Awareness Day, that falls on
April 2nd, let us wear Blue and remember the foot soldiers who work for children
with special needs. May God give them the courage and energy to continue their
good work.
Parvathy Viswanath receives the award from Director Vasanth |
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Community Leadership,
Parvathy Viswanath
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